Functional outcome of rotator cuff tears with conservative treatment – our study
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background In the era of modern advanced surgeries patients from low and middle socio economic status find it difficult to afford the cost of surgical treatment for rotator cuff tear. Hence it might be beneficial to filter out patients who genuinely require surgical intervention. Methodology A prospective study of functional outcome of rotator cuff tear patients treated conservatively was conducted. Study consists of 45 patients between the age group of 38 to 65 years. Patients were treated with immobilisation for three weeks followed by aggressive physical therapy. Patients were evaluated using shoulder pain and disability index after 3 and 6 months. Conclusion We observed that there is 80 to 90 percent improvement in the pain and range of motion of rotator cuff tear patients with good physical therapy.
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Shailesh Kumar KN, Intikab Alam
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